Trail Stewardship – Rock Work Skills on Old Emerald

Name: Trail Stewardship – Rock Work Skills on Old Emerald
Start: 2025-05-10T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-05-10T14:00:00-07:00
Location: 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

May 10 @ 8:00 am — 2:00 pm

A special opportunity for experienced Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers: join us to gain new trail skills as we construct a rock-armored drain on Old Emerald Trail. Rock armoring is one of the best ways to address erosion on steep trails. This work requires patience and precision. If you have volunteered for trail stewardship with LCF 10 or more times, and want to add to your skill set, this event is for you. We will also be addressing tread issues and completing naturalization. There will be a 30-minute lunch break (lunch provided). We will be using tools such as loppers, picks, shovels, and McLeod’s to improve the user experience, protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails. Expect to hike up to 3 miles while carrying tools.

We have limited space for this event. Please only register for either April 19th or May 17th.

To register, please email Trails Project Manager Craig Dicht at craig@lagunacanyon.org. Registration will close on Monday, May 5th, 2025.

Age: 16 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Location: Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters (10 Phillips St. Laguna Beach, CA 92651, East side of highway 133)

Parking: Free parking for Trail Stewardship volunteers at LCF Headquarters. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged.

Difficulty Rating: 3/5

Materials: Participants must bring at least 3 liters of water, closed-toed shoes, long pants, and sun protection. Gloves and tools are provided. Feel free to bring your own gloves if you prefer!

Safety precautions and protocols:

Advanced registration required. Every individual, including children, must be registered.

Group sizes are minimized for safety purposes. For group registrations or questions please email volunteer@lagunacanyon.org

Participants must individually sign a waiver at the beginning of the program. For participants under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the waiver.

To protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not attend if you are not feeling well, have symptoms of illness or have been in contact with someone who was ill.

Contact volunteer@lagunacanyon.org, craig@lagunacanyon.org, and nicholas@lagunacanyon.org with any questions.

Weather, including high temperatures and wet or muddy trail conditions, may lead to cancellation of this event.